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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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