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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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