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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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