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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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