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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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