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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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