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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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