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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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