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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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