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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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