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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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