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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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