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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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