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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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