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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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