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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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