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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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