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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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