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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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