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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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