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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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