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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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