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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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