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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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