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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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