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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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