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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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