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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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