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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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