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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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