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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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