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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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