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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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