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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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