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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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