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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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