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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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