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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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