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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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