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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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