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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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