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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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