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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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