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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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