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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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