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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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