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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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