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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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