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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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