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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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