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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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