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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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