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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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