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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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