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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important 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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