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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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