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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education