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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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