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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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