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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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