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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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