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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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