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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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