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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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