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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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