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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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