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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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