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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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