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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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