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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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