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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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