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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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