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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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