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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). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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