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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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