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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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