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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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