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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates 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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