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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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