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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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