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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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