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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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