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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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