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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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