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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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