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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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