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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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