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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free 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 many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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