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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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