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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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