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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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