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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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