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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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