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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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