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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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