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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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