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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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