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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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