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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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