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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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