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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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