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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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