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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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