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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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