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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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