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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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