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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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