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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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