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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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