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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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