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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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