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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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