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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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