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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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