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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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