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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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