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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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