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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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