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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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