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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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