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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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