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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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