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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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