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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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