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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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