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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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