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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the 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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