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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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