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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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