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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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