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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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