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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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