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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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