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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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