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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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