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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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