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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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