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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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