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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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