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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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