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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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