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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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