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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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