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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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