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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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