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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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