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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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