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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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