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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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