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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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