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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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