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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. 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 MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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