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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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