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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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