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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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