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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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