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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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