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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Albania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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