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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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