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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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