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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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