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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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