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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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