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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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