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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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