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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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