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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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