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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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