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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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