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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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