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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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