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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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