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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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