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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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