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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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