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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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