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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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