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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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