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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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