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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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