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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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