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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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