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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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