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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key 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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