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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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