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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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