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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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