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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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