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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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