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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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