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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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