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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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