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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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