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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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