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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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