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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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