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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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