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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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