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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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