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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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