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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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