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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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