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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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