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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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