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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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