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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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