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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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