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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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