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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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