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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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