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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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