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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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