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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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