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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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