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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like South Africa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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