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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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