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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Indonesia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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