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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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