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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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