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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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