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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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