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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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