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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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