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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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