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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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