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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)