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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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