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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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