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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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