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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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