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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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