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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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