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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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