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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants 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. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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