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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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