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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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