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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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