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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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