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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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