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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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