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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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