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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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