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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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