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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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