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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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