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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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