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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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