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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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