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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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