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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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