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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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