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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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