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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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