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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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