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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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