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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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