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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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