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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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