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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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