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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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