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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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