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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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