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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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