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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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