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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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