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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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