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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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