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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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