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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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