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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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