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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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