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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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