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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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