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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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