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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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