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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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