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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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