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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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