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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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