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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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