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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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