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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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