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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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