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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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