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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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