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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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