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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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