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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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