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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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