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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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