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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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