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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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