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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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