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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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