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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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