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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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