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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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