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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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