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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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