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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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