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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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