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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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