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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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