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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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