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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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