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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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