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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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