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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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