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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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