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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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