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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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