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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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