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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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