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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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