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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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