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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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