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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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