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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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