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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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