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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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