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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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