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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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