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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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