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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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