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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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