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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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