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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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