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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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