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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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