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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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