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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning enable learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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