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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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