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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic education technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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