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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 (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology enable humans all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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