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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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