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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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