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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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