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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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