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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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