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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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