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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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