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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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