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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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