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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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