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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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