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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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