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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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