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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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