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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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