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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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