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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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