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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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