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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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