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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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