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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwanda to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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