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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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