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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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