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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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