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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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