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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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