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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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