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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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