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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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