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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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