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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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