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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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