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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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