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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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