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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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