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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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