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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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