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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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