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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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