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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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