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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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