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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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