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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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