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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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