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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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