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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major 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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