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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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