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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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