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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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