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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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