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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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