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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes 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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