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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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