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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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