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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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