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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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