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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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