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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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