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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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