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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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