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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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