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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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