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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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