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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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