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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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