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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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