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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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