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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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