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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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