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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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