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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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