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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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