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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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