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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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