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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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