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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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