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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the 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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