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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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