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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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