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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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