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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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