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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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