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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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