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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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