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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews 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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