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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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