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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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