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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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