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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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