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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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