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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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