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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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