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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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