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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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