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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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