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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines 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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