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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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