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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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