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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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