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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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