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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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