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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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