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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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