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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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