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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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