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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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