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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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