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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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