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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important 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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