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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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