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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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