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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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