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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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