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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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