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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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