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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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