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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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