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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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