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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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