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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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