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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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