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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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