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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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