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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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