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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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