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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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