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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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