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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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