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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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