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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low 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 blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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