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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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