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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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