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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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