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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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