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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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