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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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