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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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