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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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