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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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