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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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