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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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