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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low 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 abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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