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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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