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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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