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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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