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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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