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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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