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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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