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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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