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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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