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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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