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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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