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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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