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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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