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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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