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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates 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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