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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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