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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the most important 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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