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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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