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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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