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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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