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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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