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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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