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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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