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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online education make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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