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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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