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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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