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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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