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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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