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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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