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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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