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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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