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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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