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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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