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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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