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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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