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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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