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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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